Gyarados-EX (BREAKpoint 114) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Gyarados-EX from the BREAKpoint set is a Rare Ultra Basic Pokémon-EX with 180 HP. Its signature attack, Splash Burn, brings explosive power to the field. As card number 114, it’s a standout for XY-era collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 4 Colorless
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: None
• Rules: When a Pokémon-EX is Knocked Out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the BREAKpoint set, card number 114. It is a Basic EX Pokémon with no evolutions from previous forms.

Attacks

• Stormy Seas: Allows attaching multiple Water Energy cards by coin flips.
• Splash Burn: Deals 130 damage but also damages your own Benched Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by set code “xy9-114” and the illustrator Ryo Ueda. The subtype is Basic, EX, and it carries the Rare Ultra rarity symbol.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Pokémon-EX rule applies: when this Pokémon-EX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the artwork and condition. Given its high retreat cost and impactful attacks, it’s a notable piece for collectors focusing on EX Pokémon from the XY era.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• BREAKpoint (xy9): Introduced Gyarados-EX as a powerful Water-type EX with strong offensive capabilities and a high HP pool, fitting collections that emphasize Rare Ultra cards from the XY series.